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The Anvil of Ice

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The Anvil of Ice is a novel by Michael Scott Rohan published in 1986.

Plot summary

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This is the first part of the Winter of the World saga, telling the story of the life and heroic deeds of the young Alva-Elof, referring to Old Scandinavian mythology. The Anvil of Ice is a novel in which Alv survives an attack on his town and becomes an apprentice blacksmith crafting enchanted weapons.[1]

Reception

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Dave Langford reviewed The Anvil of Ice for White Dwarf #79, and stated that "Rohan clears the major hurdle of a trilogy opening: he actually makes me want to read book two! Stay tuned."[1]

The book also received other reviews by:[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Langford, Dave (July 1986). "Critical Mass". White Dwarf. No. 79. Games Workshop. p. 16.
  2. ^ "Title: The Anvil of Ice". www.isfdb.org. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
  3. ^ "Science Fiction Chronicle 1986-09: Vol 7 Iss 12". DNA Publications. September 1986.
  4. ^ "Asimov's v11n05 (1987 05)".
  5. ^ "Kliatt Young Adult Paperback Book Guide 1989-05: Vol 23 Iss 4". Kliatt Paperback Book Guide. May 1989.